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tvout · 15-12-2007, 15:25

Hi all,
I noticed that speed tests showed upto 20mb download speeds when my PC is directly connected to the modem...

When using wireless I tend to only get about 8mb...

I have a Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT firmware. Is that now quite out of date technology on the speed stakes? I wondered if it's worth getting the newest style of Linksys router (the one with all the wacky antennas on the antennas on the top)

Is it normal to lose that amount of speed through a router and wireless connection compared to a direct wired connection?

If there's things I can do to improve the router's performance any tips or advice would be much appreciated. On my laptop the signal is generally 'excellent' and ranges between 24-54mbps. I did think about trying different channels again...
I also increased the router's output power to 250mw but no real difference...

Any help or thoughts much appreciated...

15-12-2007, 15:25	#1
tvout Inactive Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Midlands Services: VM L Broadband (10MB) XL TV V+ HD Box Off peak caller phone HTC Wildfire on T-Mobile UK Freeview Posts: 600	loss of speed using wireless Hi all, I noticed that speed tests showed upto 20mb download speeds when my PC is directly connected to the modem... When using wireless I tend to only get about 8mb... I have a Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT firmware. Is that now quite out of date technology on the speed stakes? I wondered if it's worth getting the newest style of Linksys router (the one with all the wacky antennas on the antennas on the top) Is it normal to lose that amount of speed through a router and wireless connection compared to a direct wired connection? If there's things I can do to improve the router's performance any tips or advice would be much appreciated. On my laptop the signal is generally 'excellent' and ranges between 24-54mbps. I did think about trying different channels again... I also increased the router's output power to 250mw but no real difference... Any help or thoughts much appreciated...